Jul 29, 2026, 01:00 AM UTC

Ukrainian forces executed long-range drone strikes against Russian energy and export infrastructure, targeting a terminal in Rostov Oblast roughly 250 kilometers from the front line, alongside facilities in Yaroslavl and Udmurtia. Russian officials concurrently claimed air defenses downed 12 Ukrainian drones near Moscow, triggering brief operational suspensions at regional airports.

In Ukraine, Russian bombardments intensified across several regions. Local authorities in Dnipropetrovsk reported more than 50 drone and artillery attacks that left three people dead and six injured. In Zaporizhzhia, a drone strike hit a commercial facility, injuring four individuals, including two children.

Speaking at the United Nations Security Council, UN official Kayoko Gotoh highlighted a steep surge in Ukrainian civilian casualties during July caused by systematic Russian attacks on residential areas and infrastructure, noting at least 56 civilian deaths in Kyiv alone.

Sources: Investor.bg, Ukrinform

Russian forces launched strikes against Kyiv early Sunday, causing fires across three city districts including Desnyansky, Shevchenkivsky, and Solomyansky. Emergency service officials confirmed damage to a warehouse, parked vehicles, and an abandoned building. The attack follows warnings from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky regarding Russian preparations for a massive missile strike.

Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that freezing the conflict remains impossible due to Kyiv's position, asserting that peace conditions established two years ago must be met.

In international developments, member states of the International Criminal Court voted by a large majority to remove Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations of sexual misconduct.

Additionally, severe wildfires in Spain across Ávila, Castellón, Madrid, and Toledo forced the evacuation of over 73,000 residents.

Sources: N1, Tanjug

US Central Command reported that Iranian forces launched several ballistic missiles targeting American military bases in the Middle East, but all incoming missiles were successfully intercepted. The attack by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps occurred during ongoing, mediated negotiations between Washington and Tehran regarding regional security.

US President Donald Trump reiterated that while talks are underway, failure to reach an agreement could lead to a resumption of "very strong military action." Trump also indicated he plans to question Russian President Vladimir Putin over whether Moscow provided satellite imagery of US installations to Iran.

Concurrently, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described his recent White House meeting with Trump as a crucial step to "activate the diplomatic process," following a visit to Kyiv by American political commentator Laura Loomer aimed at shifting perspectives within Washington political circles.

Sources: NEXTA, Point, Ukrinform

US President Donald Trump held bilateral talks at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The diplomatic sessions coincided with the funeral of former US Senator Lindsey Graham.

During their encounter, Trump and Zelenskyy addressed options for bolstering Ukraine's air defense capabilities against ongoing Russian missile attacks. Ukrainian officials noted that American envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are evaluating a potential trip to Kyiv to support renewed peace negotiations. Meanwhile, Netanyahu described his discussion with Trump as "excellent."

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt characterized both diplomatic engagements as "positive and productive." Following the Oval Office meetings, Zelenskyy was scheduled to confer with US lawmakers on Capitol Hill.

Sources: HRT Vijesti, Tanjug, Vijesti

French emergency services continue to combat persistent wildfires across southwestern and southern regions. Despite 14 separate flare-ups reported in the Gironde department on Tuesday, local authorities confirmed that "the fire is still stabilized". Meanwhile, in the Var department, firefighters successfully contained the blaze in the Gros Bessillon area.

The regional prefect announced that evacuated residents in Le Haillan and parts of Mérignac and Eysines may return to their homes, provided they remain prepared for potential re-evacuations.

Conditions are expected to worsen as weather agency Météo-France announced that 16 departments, including Gironde and Landes, will be placed under an orange heatwave alert on Wednesday, alongside 14 departments in central-eastern France.

Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde.